SYNC, which recently earned Popular Mechanics’ Editor’s Choice Award for best new products at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, allows consumers to connect almost any mobile phone or digital media player with their vehicle (via Bluetooth or USB connection). The driver is able to operate them by using voice commands and a steering wheel-mounted [...]

If you are an owner of early-launched 2010 Ford Mustang, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercury Milan and Milan Hybrid vehicles equipped with Ford SYNCÒ you can now can visit www.syncmyride.com and download the latest application – Traffic, Directions and Information – at no cost. Eligible vehicles must be equipped with SYNC, but not [...]

Ford’s 911 Assist, part of the newest upgrade to Ford’s exclusive SYNC system, may be one of the handiest features drivers hope they’ll never need. In the event of an accident involving the activation of an air bag or, on certain vehicles, the emergency fuel pump shutoff, 911 Assist will place a call directly to [...]

A new study shows that Ford’s SYNC hands-free system significantly reduces the level of distraction when drivers select a phone number or choose a song on their MP3 player compared with the same operations with hand-held cell phones and music players. Ford’s researchers found that distraction potential for most tasks was significantly minimized when the [...]

The holiday season means spreading comfort and joy, so why not include yourself – and your Ford – in sharing the spirit of the season.  There are many terrific products now on the market that can zip up your car or truck, and mean more fun and maybe even money savings for you. For Safety’s [...]

You already have your choice of Ford cars with the best features and technologies available in the auto industry. But how much nicer would it be if you could have Internet TV in your car, too? That’s exactly what some engineers are working on for some popular vehicles. With TV infiltrating every part of our [...]

We’ve done a lot of talking about Ford vehicles. We’ve discussed the F-150, the Focus, the Taurus and others.  But we haven’t said too much about the 2008 Ford Sport Trac. So here are some of the things you should know about this often overlooked vehicle. You might just decide to test-drive one for yourself. • [...]